Go Back
+ servings
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce: Elegant Comfort in 30 Minutes

Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a quick, elegant dish perfect for impressing guests or enhancing a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Baking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally
  • 1 cup milk for soaking the chicken
  • 1 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs gluten-free optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter can substitute with olive oil
For the Basil Cream Sauce
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped, essential for sauce
  • to taste black pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Meat mallet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  3. Soak each chicken cutlet in milk for about 5 minutes, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter and add the coated chicken cutlets. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  5. Transfer the chicken cutlets to the baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, then add Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Plate the crispy cutlets and drizzle the basil cream sauce over the top, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with pasta or fresh vegetables for an impressive meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!